New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Li-Wen Chan
Fordham University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2004. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2004
- Admitted
- 22
- Years in bar
- 4264792
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Li-Wen Chan has held an active New York bar license for 22 years - admitted in 2004, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 22 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Fordham University
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Li-Wen Chan carries New York bar registration 4264792, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is on record for this established practitioner. Educational background: FORDHAM UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Li-Wen Chan remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Li-Wen Chan was admitted in 2004, giving 22 years on the New York register.
22 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
22 Top 49% higher than 51% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · September 2026
How Li-Wen compares to fellow Fordham University alumni
Among the 2,321 Fordham University graduates in the New York register, Li-Wen Chan is longer-tenured than 10%.
22 years vs. Fordham University alumni
Years since admission - 2,321 NY-registered alumni of this school
22 Top 90% higher than 10% of 2,321 fellow alumni
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more fellow alumni. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · September 2026
The 2004 admission class today
Of the 8,407 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2004, 65.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4264792
- Year Admitted
- 2004 (22 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
Education
FORDHAM UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Li-Wen Chan's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.
Full statewide breakdown & source note
Source: NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registrations. Status counts reflect the latest reporting cycle. Bar status confirms registration only; it does not imply competence, specialty fit, or freedom from complaints.
Near-tenure Fordham University alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 2004 .
Same admission year (2004), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2004 whose listed office city differs from this record, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for Li-Wen Chan with the closest admission year to 2004. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Li-Wen Chan licensed?
Li-Wen Chan is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Li-Wen Chan admitted to the bar?
Li-Wen Chan was admitted to the bar in 2004.
Where did Li-Wen Chan go to law school?
Li-Wen Chan attended FORDHAM UNIVERSITY.
Is Li-Wen Chan in good standing?
Yes, Li-Wen Chan holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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